FOUO_Information.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) INFORMATION

1. The For Official Use Only (FOUO) marking is assigned to information at the time of its creation.

It isn’t authorized as a substitute for security classification marking but is used on official government information that may be withheld from the public under exemptions 2 through 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

2. Use of FOUO markings doesn’t mean that the information can’t be released to the public, only that it must be reviewed by MCTSSA prior to its release to determine whether a significant and legitimate government purpose is served by withholding the information or portions of it.

3. An UNCLASSIFIED document containing FOUO information will be marked “FOR OFFICIAL

USE ONLY” on the bottom face and interior pages.

4. Classified documents containing FOUO do not require any markings on the face of the document, however, the interior pages containing only FOUO information shall be marked top and bottom center with “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY”. Mark only unclassified portions containing FOUO with “(FOUO)” immediately before the portion.

5. Any FOUO information released to you by MCTSSA is required to be marked with the following statement prior to transfer:

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION EXEPMT FROM MANDATORY

DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOIA. EXCEPTION(S)____APPLY.

6. Removal of the FOUO marking can only be accomplished by the originator or other competent authority. DO NOT REMOVE ANY FOUO MARKING WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM MCTSSA OR THE AUTHOR. When the FOUO status is terminated you will be notified.

7. You may disseminate FOUO information to your employees and subcontractors who have a need to the information in connection with this contract.

8. During working hours FOUO information shall be placed in an out-of-sight location if the work area is accessible to persons who do not have a need for the information. During non-working hours, the information shall be stored to preclude unauthorized access. Filing such material with other unclassified records in unlocked files or desks, is adequate when internal building security is provided during nonworking hours. When such internal security control is not exercised, locked buildings or rooms will provide adequate after-hours protection or the material can be stored in locked receptacles such as file cabinets, desks, or bookcases.

9. FOUO information may be sent via first-class mail or parcel post. Bulky shipments may be sent by fourth-class mail.

10. When no longer needed, FOUO information may be disposed by tearing each copy into pieces to preclude reconstructing, and placing it in a regular trash, or recycle, container or in the uncontrolled burn.

11. Unauthorized disclosure of FOUO information doesn’t constitute a security violation but the releasing agency should be informed of any unauthorized disclosure. The unauthorized disclosure of FOUO information protected by the Privacy Act may result in criminal sanctions.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) INFORMATION